Spicy Pineapple Shrimp With Slaw (Printable)
Sweet-spicy glazed shrimp over crisp lime avocado slaw—a fresh tropical meal in 35 minutes.
# List of ingredients:
→ Spicy Pineapple Shrimp
01 - 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
02 - 1 cup fresh pineapple, diced
03 - 1 tbsp sriracha or hot sauce
04 - 2 tbsp honey
05 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1/2 tsp salt
09 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Lime Avocado Crunch Slaw
10 - 2 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
11 - 1 cup red cabbage, finely shredded
12 - 1 cup carrots, julienned or grated
13 - 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
14 - 1 large avocado, diced
15 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
16 - 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
17 - 2 tbsp olive oil
18 - 1 tsp honey or agave syrup
19 - 1/2 tsp salt
20 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Garnish
21 - Lime wedges
22 - Extra cilantro (optional)
23 - Sliced jalapeño (optional, for extra heat)
# Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, carrots, cilantro, avocado, and green onions. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper. Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss gently to combine. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
02 - In a blender or food processor, combine the pineapple, sriracha, honey, lime juice, and garlic. Blend until smooth.
03 - Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shrimp in a single layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until pink and just cooked through.
04 - Pour the pineapple glaze over the cooked shrimp. Stir and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the shrimp evenly.
05 - Divide the slaw among plates. Top with the spicy pineapple shrimp. Garnish with lime wedges, extra cilantro, and sliced jalapeño if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The glaze caramelizes into a sticky, glossy shell on the shrimp that tastes like something from a beachside food stall you dream about later.
- The slaw stays crisp even after sitting, which means leftovers the next day are just as good, maybe better.
- It comes together fast enough for a weeknight but feels special enough for friends gathered around the table on a Friday.
02 -
- Do not walk away from the shrimp while they sear, because thirty seconds of distraction is the difference between perfectly pink and rubbery.
- If you make the glaze too far ahead it will separate, so blend it right before the shrimp hit the pan for the best texture.
- The avocado in the slaw will brown if it sits too long, so add it last and serve within an hour for the best look and taste.
03 -
- Dry shrimp are the secret to a good sear, so press them firmly between paper towels and do not rush this step.
- Let the skillet get properly hot before the shrimp go in, because that initial contact with the metal is what creates the caramelized edges that make this dish memorable.